Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Let's talk about an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion where the goal is to:✓ Remove the disc herniation ✓ Alleviate severe neck pain and bilateral arm pain (pain that affects…
Spondylolisthesis: Standing Scans vs Supine Scans
Performing multiple studies isn't just good to see how a spine problem worsens over time, it's also good for comparing scans when a patient is standing vs supine (lying on…
The Spine Is Complex. So Is Spine Surgery.
Every spine surgery case is different because the spine is complex. While some patients may only require a single surgery to correct their problem, others may need a second surgery to…
Pain High in the Cervical Spine
Proving doubters wrong, one surgical case at a time. (Although I must say, my followers are generally very supportive of my professional insight and explanations.) In this total disc replacement…
Ideal Candidate for Total Disc Replacement Surgery
Never settle for life with pain. This patient with herniated discs at C4-5 and C5-6 was an ideal candidate for total disc replacement (TDR) surgery. Look how well these artificial…
Treating Collapsing Discs vs Scoliosis: Which Comes First?
Although I always want to relieve my patient's pain as soon as possible, spine surgery is a process and you have to perform the steps in the right order for…
Back To This Long Spinal Fusion: Working with Dr Pell Part 2
While the kids go back to school, we're going back to this long cervical spinal fusion with Part 2 of the extended edition! Don't forget to show Dr Pell some…
Where Else Would You Rather Be? (Than Wegmans!)
Where else would you rather be? (Than Wegmans on a Sunday morning!) Eating clean and green with a return to avocado toast. Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give…
Severe Back and Leg Pain
You won't believe what I found when this patient – who had a previous fusion years ago with BAK cages placed – came to see me with severe back and…
Distract Disc Space
In spine surgery, distraction is actually a good thing because it refers to the opening or separation of the vertebrae. As we distract disc space, it's essential we don't injure the end…
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